
Help us welcome Mrs. Lacy Cornell to Cumberland! Lacy is a secretary at Cumberland High School.
Lacy is married to Travis Cornell, and they have three children. Lacy and her family enjoy camping, spending time outside, and spending quality time with their family. She looks forward to getting to know the students and attending some athletic events throughout the year.


The first day of school is Tuesday! School will dismiss at 2:09 on Tuesday.


Meet the Teacher - Open House is scheduled for Monday, August 12, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. You can bring your school supplies to your classroom/locker during this event.
The food trucks will be back on the grade school gym circle drive!
The middle school is following a new format this year. There will be a general meeting in the new gym at either 6 PM OR 7 PM. Then, from 6:25-6:50 PM and 7:25-7:50 PM, the classrooms will be open to meet the teachers and view the rooms.


Help us welcome Mrs. Lauti Ghast to Cumberland! Lauti is a secretary at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School.
Lauti is married to Derek Ghast and they have a 1 ½ year old son, Daniel. She has previously worked for Fred Wylde Insurance. Lauti enjoys working outside in the garden, watching her chickens, and reading. She looks forward to seeing all of the students in the cafeteria while she scans their lunch cards.


We would like to welcome Mrs. Charity Ozier to Cumberland! Mrs. Ozier will teach 5th grade reading and English at Cumberland Middle School.
Charity and her husband, Blake, live in Greenup with their five children, Ethan Matthew (8th grade), Silas Pratt (6th grade), Oliver Pratt (5th grade), Ellie Ozier (Kindergarten), and Sammie Ozier (3). She taught music for the last 13 years at Effingham, Casey, and Paris. Charity enjoys participating in musical theatre, playing piano, reading, and spending time outside. She is looking forward to trying something new this year and becoming a member of a strong team.
(Photo by Jenny Stewart)


Help us welcome Mrs. Audrey Sherrick to Cumberland! Mrs. Sherrick will teach 6th grade reading and English at Cumberland Middle School.
Audrey is married to Ben Sherrick, and they have two children, Harrison (4) and Tucker (7). She is originally from Casey but now resides in Cumberland County. Mrs. Sherrick has worked in the Casey school district as an elementary Title 1 tutor and later as a high school English teacher. She has also worked in the Hutsonville school district. She likes to spend time with her family, ride horses, and do other outdoor activities. She looks forward to providing engaging learning experiences for her students and building relationships with the families of this community.


Help us welcome Mr. Wayne Bloemer to Cumberland! Mr. Bloemer will teach 8th grade science and 6th grade math at Cumberland Middle School.
Wayne Bloemer and his wife, Carie, live in Dieterich. They have three children, Kaitlyn (23), Emily (21), and Jack (19). Mr. Bloemer has 11 years of middle school teaching experience. In his spare time, Mr. Bloemer likes to hunt, fish, and play cards. He is looking forward to meeting and interacting with the students and staff at the Cumberland School District.


Online registration continues this week. Returning students should register in TeacherEase. Families who are new to the district should contact the school at (217)923-3132 to register. More registration information can be found on the district website. https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/registration-information

Cumberland Elementary and Middle School has an opening for a part-time cook. Please send credentials to Daniel Huffman at dhuffman@cusd77.org.


Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Neoga community during this difficult time.


Good morning! Online registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. You can access registration with your TeacherEase account. If you need assistance, contact your child's school between 8-2 at (217)923-3132 - option #2 for elementary and middle school and option #3 for high school.
If you are new to the district, please contact the school office to set up an appointment to complete registration.
For more information about registration, you may visit the district website at https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/registration-information.

Online Registration opens tomorrow! For registration information, please visit the district website at https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/registration-information. Contact your child's school at 923-3132 with registration questions.


We are happy to announce that all students will receive free school breakfast and lunch during the 2024-2025 school year!
Please keep in mind that extra entrées (high school) and extra milk are an additional charge.


Sarah Bush is offering school and sports physicals at the Toledo Clinic from 4 to 6 PM on Wednesday, July 24. Call the clinic to make an appointment.

Cumberland CUSD #77 is currently accepting applications for the following positions. Please share with those who may be interested.
*Full-Time Bus Driver
*HS Head Softball Coach
*HS Assistant Softball Coach
*HS Head Girls Track Coach
*HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
*MS Boys Head Basketball Coach
*MS Girls Assistant Basketball Coach
*MS Head Girls Track Coach




Online Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on July 23, 2024. Registration documents such as the school calendar and medical forms may be found on the school website.


We would like to congratulate Mrs. Wendy Peters on being named the 2023-2024 Neal Foundation Teacher of the Year!


Congratulations Class of 2024! We are very proud of your accomplishments. Best wishes on your new beginnings!


Cumberland School District has the following positions open for the 2024-2025 school year. Please share with those who may be interested.
*Middle School Math
*High School Science
*High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach



If you are experiencing financial hardship complete this form and qualifying students will receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be given to the students at Meet Your Teacher Night or on the first day of school.
Please complete this form by Friday, May 17, 2024. https://forms.gle/MLJkyJJc2ZoX9UTW9
SHOE TREE is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp.
Rosalyn Gresens, President